The Women’s Giving Circle, an initiative of the Mankato Area Foundation, brings women in our community together to make a difference through philanthropy.

2026 Meetings 

Meeting the Moment: Continued Compassion and Coordination

Wednesday, March 25
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Thank you to Snell Motors for sponsoring the 2026 Women's Giving Circle!

The Arts in Action: Creative Initiatives that Strengthen Connection and Community

Wednesday, July 22
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Thank you to Snell Motors for sponsoring the 2026 Women's Giving Circle!

Feeding the Need: the Realities and Responses to Local Food Insecurity

Wednesday, November 18
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Thank you to Snell Motors for sponsoring the 2026 Women's Giving Circle!

2026

Grants to local nonprofits to be determined by our members! 

2025

A Fresh Start
CADA (Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc.)
Connections Shelter
ECHO Food Shelf
Feeding Our Communities Partners
Holy Grounds
Mankato Makerspace
MY Place
Project for Teens
South Central Minnesota Food Recovery
VINE Faith in Action

2024

CADA (Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc.)
Connections Shelter
Feeding Every Baby, Inc
Holiday Sharing Tree
"MY Place" Mankato Youth Place
The REACH Resource Center
Salvation Army Day Shelter
VINE Faith in Action